Geneva News: Vauxhall stand to see four world premieres

Vauxhall will make four world debuts at Geneva motor show next month, including its ADAM ROCKS and R2 concepts, a new 1.6-litre diesel engine in the Zafira Tourer and its A5-rivalling four-seat convertible, the Cascada.

The latter is marketed as ‘an outstanding full-size, four seat convertible with premium qualities and technologies at an affordable, mainstream price’.

Vauxhall's urban crossover concept ADAM ROCKS will also make its debut, and is "an urban mini-crossover that could open a new segment in the industry".

Based on the ADAM city car, the ADAM ROCKS features raised ride height and a wider body due to wheelarch extensions. It also features bespoke bumpers and wheels, as well as a cabrio roof.

Also based on the ADAM, the R2 concept will be present and will provide a Rally Cup variant of the model to mark Opel’s official return to motorsport.

Meanwhile Geneva will also see the debut of the 1.6 CDTi Start/Stop diesel engine, Vauxhall’s cleanest diesel ever and the first in a new family of four-cylinder diesel units. The unit, which makes its debut in the Zafira Tourer MPV, is equipped with BlueInjection selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology that meets strict Euro 6 emissions regulations.

The engine delivers 134bhp and 236lb.ft of torque with fuel efficiency of 68.9mpg combined and 109g/km CO2.